Mental Health Helping your teen get mental health care December 2, 2025 / November 10, 2025 Teens are already building resilience as they navigate the ups and downs of their teenage years, and they thrive even more when they have parents and caregivers they trust, like you, showing up for them. Sometimes, supporting your teen also means helping them connect to professional mental health care like a therapist or a counselor. Finding the right kind of care isn’t always easy though: barriers like waitlists, cost, insurance networks, finding the right match, […] Read more
Mental Health Social Media, Vaping, and Your Teen’s Mental Health November 25, 2025 / November 10, 2025 When your teen scrolls TikTok or Instagram, chances are vaping shows up somewhere in their feed. It might be influencers showing off colorful devices, quick videos of “vape tricks,” or memes that make vaping look harmless and fun. These are powerful images, and they are not random. Vape companies design this content to make vaping look trendy while downplaying the real risks. Social […] Read more
Mental Health Why do teens vape? November 18, 2025 / November 10, 2025 You’ve probably noticed more teens vaping these days, but the story behind it isn’t just about nicotine or trends. For many young people, vaping is a way to cope with stress, fit in with peers, or manage big emotions that come with growing up. Understanding what’s really driving this behavior can help adults respond with empathy. First, what is vaping? Vaping means breathing […] Read more
Mental Health Opening the Door: Everyday Ways to Talk with Your Teen About Mental Health October 28, 2025 / October 31, 2025 You’re probably talking about mental health with your teen more often than you realize. This might look like checking in on them after a long day of testing, encouraging them to take a break from challenging homework, or letting them know it’s okay to cry. Mental health refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. […] Read more
Mental Health How are you, really?: Noticing Subtle Signs of Distress in Teenagers September 30, 2025 / October 31, 2025 Your teenager might say “I’m fine” when you ask how they’re doing. They might go to school, do homework, and even laugh at dinner. But you still feel like something is wrong. That feeling in your gut is important. You know your teen better than anyone else. The problem is that many parents don’t trust […] Read more
